City of Albany
Lower King
Lower King at a glance
Median house
$356,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,890
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Lower King.
Lower King (6330) sits in the Albany region of Western Australia. The median house here is $356,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Lower King has roughly 1,890 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $356,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $71,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Lower King on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$356,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$356,000
$240,480
1,890
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.38% (median rent $300/wk against a $356,000 price tag). Units yield 6.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.38%
Based on $356,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.92%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202687%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower King's population at 1,890, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,890
Median age
48
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lower King scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lower King.
Local schools for Lower King
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Flinders Park Primary School
Spencer Park Education Support Centre
Spencer Park Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lower King.
- What is the median house price in Lower King?
- The median house price in Lower King, WA 6330 is $356,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lower King postcode?
- Lower King is in the 6330 postcode, in WA, in the City of Albany region.
- What is the average rent in Lower King?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Lower King?
- There are 15 schools serving Lower King on this page, including Flinders Park Primary School, Great Southern Grammar School, Australian Christian College - Southlands.
- How walkable is Lower King?
- Lower King has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower King?
- Lower King is close to Bayonet Head, King River, Walmsley, Emu Point, Collingwood Heights.
- What is the population of Lower King?
- Lower King has approximately 1,890 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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